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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.74, 4,220.82 and 1,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.74, 4,220.82 and 1,732.20 is: 2,390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.74 : 4,220.82 = 1,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.74/4,220.82 = 1,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.74x = 4,220.82 × 1,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.74x = 7,311,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,311,304.40/3,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.30

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